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Ford Ranger warranty: Everything you need to know

— 11 Feb 2019

To describe the Ford Ranger as having taken Australia by storm is a little like saying sliced bread has proven something of a success.

Aluminium vs steel ute trays: pros and cons of each

Mark Oastler

— 26 Jun 2019

There’s a long-standing rivalry between devotees of drop-side steel trays and aluminium trays.

Everything you need to know about aluminium ute canopies

Marcus Craft

— 3 Jun 2019

A lockable canopy over the top of your ute’s tray/tub reduces the impact of the elements on anything carried in the back and also...

Why choose an Extra Cab ute instead of a Single Cab or Dual Cab?

Mark Oastler

— 27 Feb 2019

If your top priority is having the longest load area, a Single Cab ute is the go. If regularly carrying passengers is important, then a...

3.5-tonne tow ratings: Busting the great 3500kg myths

Mark Oastler

— 19 Feb 2019

We often see '3500kg towing capacity' headlines in advertising and sales brochures for 4x4 dual cab utes and heavy-duty SUVs. However, as...

Vehicle weights explained | tare, kerb, GVM, payload and trailer figures

Mark Oastler

— 9 Oct 2018

Tare Mass? GVM? Kerb Mass? GCM? These terms and acronyms can be found on your vehicle's compliance plates, in your owner's manual and many...

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Ford Ranger warranty: Everything you need to know

Aluminium vs steel ute trays: pros and cons of each

Everything you need to know about aluminium ute canopies

Why choose an Extra Cab ute instead of a Single Cab or Dual Cab?

3.5-tonne tow ratings: Busting the great 3500kg myths

Vehicle weights explained | tare, kerb, GVM, payload and trailer figures

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Fiat Ducato 2019 review: Long Wheel Base Mid Roof

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Ford Ranger warranty: Everything you need to know

Aluminium vs steel ute trays: pros and cons of each

Everything you need to know about aluminium ute canopies

Why choose an Extra Cab ute instead of a Single Cab or Dual Cab?

3.5-tonne tow ratings: Busting the great 3500kg myths

Vehicle weights explained | tare, kerb, GVM, payload and trailer figures

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